The Real Chicago

Top Menu

  • Home
  • E-newsletter
  • Contact

Main Menu

  • Home
  • The Big City Blog
  • General Features
  • Around Town
    • First Look – Reviews
    • Hidden Gems
    • Inside Scoop
  • Eat. Drink. Shop.
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • A Round of Drinks
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Insider
    • The Local Corner
    • My Chicago
  • Interviews
  • Forum
Sign in / Join

Login

Welcome! Login in to your account
Lost your password?

Lost Password

Back to login
  • Home
  • E-newsletter
  • Contact

logo

Header Banner

The Real Chicago

  • Home
  • The Big City Blog
  • General Features
  • Around Town
    • First Look – Reviews
    • Hidden Gems
    • Inside Scoop
  • Eat. Drink. Shop.
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • A Round of Drinks
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Insider
    • The Local Corner
    • My Chicago
  • Interviews
  • Forum
  • Chicago’s hidden gems: Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Unabridged Bookstore, Lulu Belle’s Pancake House and TNT at The Annoyance

  • New on the scene: Recapping recent restaurant and bar openings in Chicago

  • The Big City Blog: A Chicago summer bucket list

  • Outdoor drinking: A guide to some of our favorite beer gardens and rooftops in Chicago

  • A day at the museum: Exploring the iconic Field Museum in Chicago

Chicago Insider
Home›featured-blogs›Chicago Insider›The Chicago Insider: Nikki Borkovich on dinner at Volo and frozen custard at Scooter’s

The Chicago Insider: Nikki Borkovich on dinner at Volo and frozen custard at Scooter’s

By TheRealChicagoOnline
October 11, 2012
1439
0
Share:

Ever wish you had an active local’s opinion on how best to enjoy your own city? We have too, so here are some answers

Nikki Borkovich

How long you’ve lived here: About five years.

What you like best about Chicago: The different neighborhoods. Roscoe Village is like the suburbs in the city, but a completely different vibe is only 10 minutes away.

Best meal you’ve had recently: I went to Volo a couple weeks ago, and we pretty much ordered one of everything. The small plates are amazing. Even things like the game pate, which I never would’ve ordered by myself, were delicious.

Favorite big-name restaurant: Melting Pot. Delicious, and it’s an interactive experience. You just have to be ready to smell like it when you leave.

Favorite “hidden gem” restaurant: Turquoise on Roscoe. It’s Turkish food. I have yet to try one thing there that isn’t to die for. 

Best sports bar to catch the game: Waterhouse. Always a good sports crowd with a neighborhood feel.

A great night out with friends usually includes… bouncing around to different bars, photo booths and too many shots.

Favorite store or best shopping area: Kiz Chicago on Damen & Division. Great boutique for women with the best accessories in the city.

The best way to spend a fall Saturday in the city: Getting a pumpkin-spice latte and walking around shopping. I usually hit up the pet boutiques like Sam & Willy’s or Dog-A-Holics.

One thing every visitor must do here: Go to Wrigleyville during a Cubs game. It’s always such a fun, ridiculous atmosphere. I like to show visitors that there’s awesome sightseeing that’s not downtown.

Secret Chicago spot: Scooter’s frozen custard. Maybe it’s not that secret. I grew up on frozen custard from a little shop, and Scooter’s is the only place that compares. I could eat just the chocolate custard every day. Add caramel and bananas and it’s over.

Underrated activity in the city: Any outdoor free venues. Movies, music, anything outdoors.

TagsCubsDog-A-HolicsKiz ChicagoMelting Pot ChicagoNikki Borkovichpet stores ChicagoRoscoe VillageSam & Willy'sScooter's ChicagoThe Real ChicagoTurquoise ChicagoVolo ChicagoWaterhouseWrigleyville
Previous Article

We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with True ...

Next Article

First Look review: “Bye Bye Liver: The ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

TheRealChicagoOnline

Related articles More from author

  • General Features

    Let’s chill: We’ve got a handful of unique spring date activities in Chicago

    February 22, 2018
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Roscoe Village’s Fixture feels like a sensory overload for design — and community

    June 8, 2017
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • General Features

    The tastes of summer: We’ve got a few favorite spots to eat and drink outdoors in Chicago

    July 3, 2016
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • Inside Scoop

    Inside Scoop: Chicago Magic Lounge’s new digs, ROOF at TheWit’s movie series, exhibits at the MCA and MSI, Kanela expansion

    July 11, 2017
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Logan Square’s Wolfbait & B-Girls offers a charming collection of local jewelry, clothing and accessories

    January 26, 2017
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • First Look - Reviews

    First Look review: Griffin Theatre’s version of “Ragtime” is a seriously unserious story of race and class in turn-of-the-century America

    June 29, 2017
    By TheRealChicagoOnline

You might be interested

  • Around TownGeneral Features

    Alfresco dining: Outdoor seating is key for these Chicago restaurants

  • Around TownGeneral Features

    Tastebud Tours: A walking tour of Chicago that includes generous portions of the city’s best grub? Count us in

  • Around TownGeneral Features

    A very good year: Check out some of Chicago’s top new restaurants

Originally launched in 2006, The Real Chicago — as a glossy entertainment magazine, website and email newsletter — has consistently provided the very best insider information, features and reviews to help both tourists and active locals get the most out of exploring the greatest city on Earth.
© Copyright The Real Chicago. All rights reserved.